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Cheapest Available West Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,136. Timber Lake in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,405
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL and Nearby

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.36 price per square foot B2 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,448. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 2x2 Cambridge Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,939 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Appletree neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winfield StationB22BR,2BA$2.36
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x2 Cambridge2BR,1BA$2.28
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1.95
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$2.46
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$2.65
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.23
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in West Chicago?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,136 to $7,803. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Chicago ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Chicago?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Chicago ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,563.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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